Lay Ministry Collection, 14-15 May 2022

On World Vocations Sunday (8 May 2022), we remind ourselves to pray continuously for vocations to the priesthood. An urgent need, too, is to find new ways for priests and people to work together in parishes: to harness the time and talent of lay people and support them in developing their skills for use in the faith community.

Accord Annual Collection, 15th & 16th February 2025

The second collection next weekend (12 &13 February) is for Accord Dublin, which offers marriage preparation programmes and counselling for those who are experiencing difficulties in their marriage or relationships. Accord Dublin relies heavily on the generosity of parishioners in order to provide their essential services.

Synodal Pathways Reflection, 6 February 2022

In Luke 5:1-11, the Gospel writer creatively combines the preaching of Jesus, a miracle and a call story. Luke invites us to recognise our own attraction to Jesus and the Good News. In the context of the Synodal Pathways — certain expressions jump off the page: the word of God, put out into the deep, do not be afraid…

Explanation of Rite of Baptism:

The meaning and grace of the sacrament of Baptism are evident in the rites of its celebration. The ceremony begins with the family being welcomed by the celebrant on behalf of the Church. The priest or deacon enquires of the parents the name they have given their baby and he also asks them if they […]

November Indulgences for the Holy Souls

From 12 noon on 1 November until midnight on 2 November By visiting a church or oratory and there reciting one Our Father and the Apostle’s Creed, One Plenary Indulgence, applicable only to the Holy Souls, may be gained, by all those who: Have confessed (at any time within the week preceding or the week […]